kwSELLINGteamRealtors: 2021

Jake - Client Relations Manager

Hey, my name is Jake Embs! Growing up I moved around a lot with my family while my dad served for the United State Air Force. After many years we settled down in DeWitt Michigan where I have resided for almost 20 years. I joined the Army National Guard right out of high school which allowed me to serve and work in sales at the same time. I joined The SELLING Team in the Spring of 2021 as the new Client Relations Manager and have really enjoyed getting to know our past and future clients. Clients can expect quarterly calls from me and my team. Outside of work I enjoy playing and watching all kinds of sports and going on different adventures with my wife and 2 Huskies!

Lindsay - Client Experience Specialist and Transaction Coordinator

My name is Lindsay Wassom, I live in Mason, Michigan with my husband and three children. I grew up in a mix between Grayling and Ludington, MI. We love spending time outside as a family, watching sports and traveling with friends! I am so glad to have joined The SELLING Team with Keller Williams Realty and look forward to providing 5-star customer service to our clients through their home buying process!

Carli - Post Closing Support

My name is Carli Kirkham, I am here for all your post closing support questions. I was born in Lansing, MI and have lived in Charlotte, MI for most of my life. I graduated from Olivet College in 2014 with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing concentration. I truly love my position on The SELLING Team because I get to support the team and our clients ensuring we have perfect files! Outside of work, I enjoy a good DIY project (usually found on Pinterest), attending Red Wings games with my Husband, and playing with our dogs.

Morgan- Transaction Coordinator

My name is Morgan Hart, I live in Durand, Michigan with my husband, daughter and two dogs. I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Northwestern Ohio. I am so excited to have recently joined The SELLING Team with Keller Williams Realty as a Transaction Coordinator and I can't wait to assist our clients with their real estate transactions! I love spending time with my family and when the weather is nice you can find me outside hiking, biking or just relaxing by the pool!

Sarah - Director of Operations

Greetings! My name is Sarah Deweese; I am the Director of Operations for The SELLING Team with Keller Williams Realty. I joined Brock in 2011 and 5 months later we started a team. As a Michigan native, I love this state and am glad to be home again. I feel incredibly fortunate to be using my Bachelor's Degree (Business Management, from Whitworth University, Washington State) in my profession. I have been with The SELLING Team since before its creation in 2011. It's the complexity of real estate that really drew me in; I love a good challenge and chance to improve a system. Outside of work, I like to cook, read a variety of books, craft and I am a sucker for a good historical drama on Netflix.

Timeline - Visual

2010 - Brock Fletcher joins Keller Williams and forms a partnership with Jeff.

2011 October - Sarah Deweese joins Brock at Keller Williams.

The SELLING Team is created.

2012 September - Ray joins the team as a Buyer's Specialist

2013 - Big year for team growth

2013 January - Ray left the real estate industry to pursue other passions

2013 March - Mike Dedman joins The SELLING Team as a Buyer's Specialist and has a great 1st year on the team!

2013 May - Morgan Meredith joins as Listing Manager

2014

2014 June - Jordon Fletcher joins The SELLING Team as a Buyer's Specialist

2015

2015 June - Neil Smith joins as a Buyer's Specialist and wins the Rookie of the Year award from Keller Williams. He had the highest level of production out of the company's new agents. WAY TO GO NEIL!

2015 September - Jeff goes out on his own

2016

2016 January - Beyond Real Estate, REAL Family slogan is created - thanks, Morgan!

2016 June - Kate joins our Client Relations Department

- Josh Mattson joined as a Runner.

- Logo gets an upgrade - thanks, Morgan!

2016 September - Frank McGillis joins as an agent in training

- Stacee Robison joins as a Buyer's Specialist

2017

2017 February - Frank McGillis becomes a Buyer's Specialist

2017 April - Kate left real estate to pursue other goals.

- Carli Kirkham joins as a Transaction Coordinator

2017 June - Rachel joined as a Listing Agent

- Josh Mattson started as the Showing Coordinator.

- Dillon Swan joined as an agent in training and later became a Buyer's
Specialist

2018

2018 January - Jordon Fletcher went out on his own

- Stacee Robison transferred from a Buyer Specialist to a Listing Specialist

2018 April - Jose Tovar joined as a Buyer's Specialist, after being a past client of The SELLING Team

2018 July - Ele's Race Balloon Release Sponsor

2018 September - Rachel went out on her own

2019

2019 March - Patrick joined as an agent in training and Max Billinghurst joined as an agent in training to become a Buyer's Specialist

2019 June - Frank McGillis went out on his own; Patrick went out on his own

2019 July - Morgan Meredith became a Listing Specialist; Jose Tovar moves into the Listing Manager Role

2019 October - Harry Fletcher is our Field Coordinator

2019 November - Doug Stratz joined the team as a Listing Specialist on a retirement plan

2020

2020 June - Josh left the real estate industry to become a pharmacy tech.

- Jenna Reich started as the Showing Coordinator

2020 August - Micah Dorerr joins as our Photographer and Media Specialist

2020 October - Chris Tyler joins as a Buyer's Specialist

2020 November - Lindsay Wassom joined as our Client Experience Specialist

2020 December - Morgan Hart joins as a Transaction Coordinator

2021

2021 March - Mark Klemish joins as a showing partner and later becomes a buyer specialist

2021 May - Jake Embs joins as our Client Relations Manager

2021 November - James LeBrun joins as a Listing Specialist

- Adam Farthing joins as a Buyer Specialist

2021 December - Adriana Sotolongo-Carballo joins as a Buyer Specialist

- Mark Klemish transfer from Showing Partner to a Buyer Specialist

2022

2022 January - Rob Felcher joins as a licensed realtor to grow his investment portfolio

- Mark Brakenwagen joins our Client Relations Department

2022 February - Samantha Wade joins as a Buyer Specialist

- Isaac Evans joins as a Showing Partner

2022 March - Danielle Lewis joins our Client Relations Department

2022 March - Catch Chris Tyler on DUKE FM 94.1

2022 May - Danielle left

2022 June - Micah left to work from home and Vincent Morse joined the team as the Photographer and Media Specialist

2022 July - Adam decided real estate was not the career for him

- MSU intern program pilot year. Welcome to the program: Tre Mosley, Evan Morris, Angelo Grose, Kendell Brooks, Elijah Collins, Caleb Coley

2022 August - Samantha decided this was not the right time to start real estate

- Katie Nicolson joined as Listing Manager

2022 September - Jose retired from Real Estate

2022 October - Neil went out on his own

2022 November - Isaac Motley, Alan Snell, Mason Slusher started the Rookie Training program

2023

2023 February - James left KW for another brokerage

- Isaac Motley graduated from training and became a Buyer Specialist while running his Property Management Company, Sustain

- Alan Snell became a Buyer Specialist

- Mason Slusher became a Listing Partner

- Zac Caltrider joined as a Buyer Specialist

2023 March - parted ways with Vincent

2023 April - Jeroll Jermin DumDum joins us from the Philippines as our Digital Marketing Master

- Happy Retirement Harry. Jake Emb, #thedude, is the new Field Coordinator

2023 July - MSU Internship program is back. Welcome back: Tre Mosley, Evan Morris, Caleb Cooley and: Stephen Rusnak, David Millikin, JD Duplan, Christian Fitzpatrick, Aaron Alexander

2023 August - Spencer Cobb joined the team to start rookie training and become a buyer specialist

- Alan decided real estate was not the career for him and went back to environmental testing

2023 - November - Adriana moves to Europe

2024

2024 January - Alesha Metter officially started Rookie Training (joined KW in November)

2024 February - Isaac Evans left to pursue other career inspirations

2024 April - MSU Intern Program: Welcome Dorian Davis, Ian Thompson, Matt Zeleke, Tiernan Shoudy, Stephen Rusnak.

- Roy Chebli & MCM joins The SELLING Team

A New Way to Call Michigan Home: The Selling Team Partners with MCM Communities

LANSING, MI – The Selling Team is proud to announce an innovative new partnership with MCM Communities, a leader in high-quality manufactured home communities. This collaboration is set to transform the local real estate landscape by providing modern, attainable, and community-focused housing options at a time when traditional inventory is at an all-time low.

Who is MCM Communities?

MCM Communities isn't just "managing parks"; they are redefining the concept of neighborhood living. MCM specializes in professional property management and the development of manufactured home communities that prioritize safety, aesthetics, and a sense of belonging. Their homes feature modern floor plans, contemporary finishes, and energy-efficient designs that rival traditional site-built homes—often at a fraction of the cost.

Why This is a Game-Changer for Our Area

For years, the dream of homeownership has felt out of reach for many in our community due to rising interest rates and skyrocketing home prices. Our partnership with MCM Communities changes the math in favor of the homebuyer.

1. Attainability Without Compromise MCM Communities offers a path to homeownership for first-time buyers, downsizers, and everyone in between. By focusing on manufactured housing in professionally managed communities, we can offer beautiful, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom homes that fit a realistic monthly budget.

2. Modern Living, Better Value Forget the outdated stereotypes of manufactured housing. MCM homes are built to rigorous federal (HUD) standards and feature open-concept layouts, gourmet kitchens, and master suites. You get the privacy of a single-family home with the professional maintenance and amenities of a managed community.

3. A Built-In Neighborhood MCM Communities are designed for connection. With professional on-site management, these neighborhoods are kept to high standards, offering residents a peaceful, secure environment where neighbors actually know one another.

The Selling Team + MCM: Your Transition Specialists

Navigating the purchase of a home within a community involves unique steps, from community applications to lot lease agreements. The Selling Team has been fully trained on the MCM process to ensure our clients have a seamless "one-stop-shop" experience.

"We are constantly looking for ways to open doors for our clients," says Brock Fletcher, Owner of The Selling Team. "Partnering with MCM Communities allows us to offer a high-quality housing product that bridges the gap between renting and high-priced traditional real estate. It’s about giving our neighbors more options and a better quality of life."

2024 July - Colin Cataline joins as a new agent